All Forum Posts by J R

Re: Stegger mukluks?Do they wear well? Yes. They are meant to be worn on snow. Use them as appropriate and they will wear forever.
Can the upper be sprayed? Depends on the model. Stegger sells a water proofer, you ...

Re: Heavy pack, light gear (Bora 80 vs Mariposa)Ive used a fair handful of packs, but I keep coming back to my MountainSmith Ghost. Its 3000ci or so, and weighs roughly 2.4lbs.
The reason I like it so much is the suspension. It weights quite ...

Re: Re: Man vs Wild Episode 2The only really useful bit of information that was on this Costa Rican episode was showing how to properly use a knife to cut down a tree. With a baton! Of course, He did use a rock to beat against...

Re: Question about how much water ULB carryIm not "typical" of anything... so take it for what its worth, but I almost always start off with 3ltrs. I consume as much as I can, drinking whenever I can. Once Im down to about 1ltr, I refill up...

Re: I apologize about Esbit stovesA university professor went to visit a famous Zen master. While the master quietly served tea, the professor talked about Zen. The master poured the visitor's cup to the brim, and then kept pouring...

Re: Re: Man Vs. WildThis isnt the first steaming pile from "Bear".
He had a show on a while back. I seem to have blocked most of it from memory, but I remember him *thinking* a grizzly was after him, *running* away...

Re: Hex 3 commentsThe primary benefit for the TiGoat is that it accepts the use of the woodburning stove internally.
Some might complain that this is a significant burden, but you can use the stove for cooking, ...